LOCUS, Latin for “place,” is a national coalition of real estate developers and investors who know that transportation drives development and who advocate for sustainable, walkable urban development in our metropolitan areas. Around the country, real estate developers and investors recognize pent-up demand for and a market shift toward sustainable, walkable urban places. Homebuyers and businesses increasingly want smart growth development and LOCUS members understand these trends. Despite this market momentum, many local, state and federal policies currently in place hamper efforts to create the development our consumers want and which support strong local economies. LOCUS serves as a vital voice for real estate developers and investors to guide federal policy towards market driven trends that are more economically, socially and environmentally sustainable for America’s future. LOCUS members bring hands-on experience and expertise on how America can create more jobs, increase property values and provide sustainable economic growth. Our Mission LOCUS works to demonstrate the market demand for and the social and environmental benefits of sustainable, walkable urban development across the country. LOCUS has created a national network of real estate developers and investors who advocate at the federal, state and metropolitan levels.